Welcome to the 
Hispanic Business/Professional 
Association of Spokane!

HBPA's mission is to promote and serve Hispanic/Latino cultural, business, professional, and educational interests in the Inland Northwest. 

HBPA's vision is to connect members to the community to build professional and personal relationships. HBPA seeks to offer professional development opportunities, provide access to resources, develop cultural education and increase community involvement. 

Business Member Spotlight - Marando's Bar and Resturant

The September business member bio is on Marandos Bar and Resturant
Mario Ruiz Ramirez and his wife Belky Makiko Rizzo are the owners of Marando’s Bar & Restaurant located in Spokane Valley. They decided to open this restaurant because they wanted to provide more variety of Latin America food in the area. The restaurant has been open since January of 2018 and has been one of the most popular places for dancing, concerts, and community events; which are free to the Latino/a community or non-profits organizations.
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Mario and his wife have been married for 32 years, they have 4 kids, all boys, three which graduated from Eastern Washington University. They moved from Los Angeles to Spokane in search for a safer and more stable place to raise their kids. Mario is from Guatemala, while his wife Belky is from Ecuador. Their different heritage is what makes their restaurant so appealing, bridging Central and South American foods. Before being restaurant owner’s Mario worked in financial industry and Belky continues to work in local government. The three most important things in their lives are: their faith, their family and their business. 

Volunteer Opportunities

5th Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – November 1, 2019 (5 pm-9: pm)
Looking for volunteers to assist with the event, interested, email www.hbpaspokane@gmail.com. All members are invited to participate in the planning of this event. All members and their families are invited to attend. This event is free and open to the public.
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Viva Vino & Brew is looking for volunteers to assist with this event, interested, email www.hbpaspokane@gmail.com. To be held Saturday evening, February 1, 2020, Shriners Event Center 

Sabes Que? Speaker Series & Membership Meeting

September 11, 2019
Networking & Dinner- 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Sabes Qué? & Updates- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fiesta Mexicana (1227 S. Grand Blvd, Spokane)
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HBPA members and guest meet on the
second Wednesday of the month. ​
September Speakers:

Hanncel Sanchez
MiA - Mujeres in Action
Mujeres in Action is a local org that helps to connect the Latinx community survivors with local resources (domestic violence and sexucal assualt).
 
Aaron McMurra
Chief Strategy Officer from Innovia Foundation.

Hispanic Graduates & Young Scholars Recognition Ceremony​

Thank you to all who attended our 24th Annual Hispanic Graduates & Young Scholars Recognition Ceremony on May 2nd, 2019. Pictures of the event are available on our Facebook page. 

Questions about the ceremony email hbpaceremony@gmail.com
Questions about Scholarships email hbpascholars@gmail.com

Donations and Gifts

If you would like to send any donations or gifts, please email hbpaspokane@gmail.com or send a check to

HBPA
PO Box 3661
Spokane, WA 99220-3661

​¡Gracias!